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  • Eat to Thrive

    March 28, 2016 by Mankato Clinic You’re not alone if you feel like nearly every week there’s a new fad diet or conflicting advice on butter, red wine and the importance of chocolate. But, when you break it down, healthy eating is simple: eat to thrive, leaving yourself feeling better at the end of your meal…

  • Don’t Let Your Sniffles and Sneezes Take Control of Your Life This Spring

    March 21, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Families everywhere are rejoicing at spring’s official arrival on March 20, eager to leave their homes and take in the sun. However, for at least one in five Americans, the tree buds make something else pop up – allergies. From over-the-counter medication to nasal sprays, there are dozens of options…

  • Highway 169 Detour in St. Peter

    March 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Mankato Clinic patients traveling to or from St. Peter can expect a Highway 169 detour to begin April 18 and last through October. The detour uses Highway 14, Nicollet County Road 13 and Highway 99. Motorists are asked to reduce speeds and drive with added caution on the two-lane roadways.…

  • ‘Desk’ercise Your Way to a Healthier You

    March 14, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Every now and then life gets in the way of being able to get in the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity. Before we know it, we start saying “I’ll start again next week; I’m just too busy to work out today.”  But, did you know that…

  • How to Help Your Child Get Healthy Sleep

    February 29, 2016 by Mankato Clinic We know that as adults, we may have sleep problems that arise during our lifetime, but did you know that it’s just as common for kids to have trouble falling, and staying asleep, too? As it is for you as a parent, it’s just as important for children to get…

  • Clinics Save Money with the Team Approach

    February 24, 2016 by Mankato Clinic MANKATO — When Lisa Hoffman Wojcik calls the Mankato Clinic to ask about tests for her 13-year-old son, she can talk to someone who knows Konnor’s case inside and out. Read More…

  • J. Scott Sander M.D. Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline Is March 1

    February 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The March 1 deadline is fast approaching for area high school seniors to get their applications in for the $2,000 J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship. In May 2006, the Mankato Clinic lost J. Scott Sanders, one of its most beloved physicians, pulmonologists and critical care specialists after a courageous…

  • Top Five Reasons Why Moving Is Good for You

    February 15, 2016 by Mankato Clinic 1: Once you start getting more exercise, you may notice your waist-line shrinking, but chances are you’ll also notice your mood improving. That’s because physical activity stimulates multiple brain chemicals, like endorphins, which are released when you exercise. After working out, you may find that you feel less stressed and…

  • Eating Healthy Foods Provides Your Child with Energy to Be Their Best

    February 9, 2016 by Mankato Clinic From tying their shoes to talking, children spend a majority of their adolescent life learning. That’s why during those vital years it’s important to teach them smart eating habits, which are the foundation to good health. To help give them that knowledge, one of the most important things you can…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for Quarter One

    February 3, 2016 by Mankato Clinic To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,265 in grants to 13 deserving organizations within the area for quarter 1.  Receiving grants for quarter three are: Greater Mankato Diversity Council ($4,000), St. Peter Community Childcare Center ($1,000), Life-Work Planning Center ($3,500), Mankato…